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kinetic theory

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kinetic theory [kə′ned·ik ′thē·ə·rē]
(statistical mechanics)
A theory which attempts to explain the behavior of physical systems on the assumption that they are composed of large numbers of atoms or molecules in vigorous motion; it is further assumed that energy and momentum are conserved in collisions of these particles, and that statistical methods can be applied to deduce the particles' average behavior. Also known as molecular theory.


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Detailed drawings illustrate the structure of atoms, chemical bonds, magnetism, kinetic theory, and many other fundamentals.
A first-principles kinetic theory that used no fitting parameters gave excellent agreement with the experimental data.
The kinetic theory of rubber elasticity, effect of crosslink density, and elastomer type and fillers on elastic properties will be examined.
 
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